Three Mile Island to conduct ‘hostile action’ emergency drill tonight

    Central Pennsylvania’s Three Mile Island is set to conduct it’s first ‘hostile action’ emergency drill under a new federal law. The drill this evening will last three to six hours and is designed to ensure the plant is prepared to handle radiation leaks caused by terror attacks, an airplane crash or other scenarios. 

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